Westhampton Beach, NY

Traditionally held two weeks before the Westhampton Beach St. Patrick's Day Parade, the Committee's Fund Raiser is one of the East End's best winter parties. In 2012 it will be on Saturday, February 25, 2012. Tickets are $20 at the door with a cash bar. The fundraiser is the primary way the Westhampton Beach St. Patrick's Day Parade Committee raises fund necessary to pay for the event. Doors open at 7pm at Casey's Dance Hall and Saloon and remain open just past 11 p.m. Local dignitaries visit and the committee introduces the year's Grand Marshal while accompanied by the East End Pipes and Drums pipe band. Parade supporters have ample opportunities to buy into many of the great raffles the Committee holds. Some of the raffle prizes offered include a four night trip to Las Vegas, a big HD flat screen TV, $500 cash or a round of golf for a foursome at a great East End country club as well as many overflowing wagons of cheer and local goods and services. Tickets for these raffles can be bought before the party by contacting the Committee at info@whbstpats.com. Tickets can also be purchased during the fund raiser. Raffle tickets are $1 each or six can be purchased for $5. Almost $20,000 in Cash & Prizes will be awarded. While the three raffles are always popular, it's the $100 raffle tickets that are the fastest to go. Only 300 are sold with the grand prize winner walking away with $5,000. Second prize wins $4,000, third prize takes home $3,000 and on down. There are 13 chances of winning anywhere between $250 and $5,000. These tickets sell out quickly so if you are interested, contact the event chairs soon to get on a waiting list to reserve yours now. The $100 tickets often sell out before the fund raiser. There are also raffles for Wagons & Baskets of Cheer/Gift Packs. The wagons come packed with great prizes and each one is worth more than $100 and often are worth about $250 each. There are bottles of spirits, gift certificates to local restaurants, tanning salons and delicatessens among other great prizes included. Last Year there were dozens of separate prizes in the Wagons of Cheer Raffle with each worth between $125 and $500.

The Greater Westhampton Chamber of Commerce will be hosting their end of the year activities in the Village of Westhampton Beach, New York on Saturday, December 10th, 2011 in cooperation with the Westhampton Beach Historical Society, the Westhampton Free Library, Hampton Arts Twin Cinema, local retailers, merchants, restaurants and cafes. See a complete list of day activities listed below or contact the Gretaer Westhampton Chamber of Commerce at 631-288-3337 for a complete program.

Ed Kurosz is the Vice President of the Greater Westhampton Chamber of Commerce and event coordinator for the Holiday Winterfest in the Village - Chirstmastime on Main Street Event in Westhampton Beach.

As part of their end of the year activities, the Greater Westhampton Chamber of Commerce - in cooperation with the Hampton Arts Twin Cinemas - is hosting two free holiday children's movies on Saturday, December 10thm 2011 at 10:30AM in the Morning. This is a great way to kick-off the Holiday Winterfest activities in Westhampton Beach Village that day. Entrance is by donation of a canned or dry good to benefit the local Westhampton Food Pantry. Movies showing are "The Penguins of Madagascar: All-Nighter Before Xmas" and "A Golden Christmas". See information below for complete information or call 631-288-3337 - The Greater Westhampton Chamber of Commerce.

Residents and Businesses of the Incorporated Village of Westhampton Beach are invited to participate in the 10th Annual Holiday Lighting Contest. The judging will take place on Thursday, December 15 (December 16 rain/snow date). Residents and business owners, should have their holiday light display illuminated from 5 PM to 10 PM on that date. The three categories are small business, large business and residence. First prize winners receive $100, and all winners receive a color photo of their home or business. Winners will be announced in the December 22 western edition of the Southampton Press, and prizes will be awarded on January 5 at 7 PM at the Trustees Meeting in the Village Hall, 165 Mill Road in Westhampton Beach.

For additional information, participants can call the Village Hall of the Incorporated Village of Westhampton Beach at 631.288.1654 or 631.702.1558

Westhampton Beach

Annual Community Festival of Lights

Christmas Tree

& Menorah

Lighting Ceremony

WHB Village Green Gazebo - Main Street & Mill Road

Saturday, December 3^th 5:30 PM

Complimentary Hot Chocolate, Holiday Cookies & Potato Latkes

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Interfaith Caroling & Holiday Stories

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Santa Claus will arrive by “Sons of the Beach”

Fire Engine to the delight of the community children

Special Thanks to:

Greater Westhampton Chamber of Commerce

Hamptons Interfaith Council

Incorporated Village of Westhampton Beach

Westhampton Fire District